2009 Ford Edge vs. 2009 Land Rover Discovery
To start off, both 2009 Ford Edge and 2009 Land Rover Discovery were released in the same year (2009). Therefore the support and the availability on parts for both vehicles should be relatively similar. At 4,394 cc (8 cylinders), 2009 Land Rover Discovery is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (295 HP @ 5500 RPM) has 34 more horse power than 2009 Ford Edge. (261 HP @ 6250 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2009 Land Rover Discovery should accelerate faster than 2009 Ford Edge. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2009 Land Rover Discovery weights approximately 1738 kg more than 2009 Ford Edge. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Both vehicles are four wheel drive (4WD) - it offers better handling, traction, and control in all driving conditions compared with front wheel drive or rear wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2009 Land Rover Discovery (425 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 175 more torque (in Nm) than 2009 Ford Edge. (250 Nm @ 4500 RPM). This means 2009 Land Rover Discovery will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2009 Ford Edge.
Compare all specifications:
| 2009 Ford Edge | 2009 Land Rover Discovery | |
| Make | Ford | Land Rover |
| Model | Edge | Discovery |
| Year Released | 2009 | 2009 |
| Body Type | Crossover | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 3496 cc | 4394 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 8 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 261 HP | 295 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6250 RPM | 5500 RPM |
| Torque | 250 Nm | 425 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4500 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Engine Compression Ratio | 10.3:1 | 10.8:1 |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | 4WD | 4WD |
| Transmission Type | Automatic | Automatic |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 966 kg | 2704 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4720 mm | 4840 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1930 mm | 1890 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1710 mm | 1920 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2830 mm | 2890 mm |
| Fuel Consumption Overall | 6.7 L/100km | 15 L/100km |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 72 L | 86 L |
